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      10-03-2017, 09:23 PM   #49
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Originally Posted by thornatty View Post
“New” owner question for my ‘09 328i xDrive sedan (automatic) VIN is A643138 with the N51 SULEV engine - stock, I think, but requiring Premium gas (orig sticker at gas filler door), but it’s faster than any 328i in my area and handles like a gokart with stock 205/55 ZR16 Continentals.
I thought it was a low-compression 9.0 engine with so-so acceleration, but am thinking some past owner did something.
Engine/susp look completely untouched w/stock air filters, shocks, etc. No trick items underneath. No strange warning lights.
My previous car was a very quick V-8 Jeep GC Ltd, so I know about acceleration.
Did I just luck out with an abnormally fast 328i or do they all drive like this?
Thanks, Thorn
Not faster than mine.
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